BEYOND THE BOUNDARY
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IPL 2024 AUCTIONS – KOLKATA KNIGHT RIDERS
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), a high-value IPL franchise, has struggled since Gautam Gambhir’s captaincy, with their last season’s inconsistencies placing them 7th. The team’s 2024 auction saw the record-breaking purchase of Mitchell Starc. While KKR’s top order requires consistency, their strength lies in spin bowling, with concerns over Andre Russell’s form and fast bowling depth. Read more
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IPL 2024 Auctions – Rajasthan Royals
The Rajasthan Royals’ journey in the IPL has had its ups and downs since their debut win. In 2023, they finished 5th, with standout performances from Yashasvi Jaiswal and others. Ahead of the 2024 auctions, they made strategic trades, and have built a strong playing XI with intriguing strengths but some concerns about depth and… Read more
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DRS and Umpire’s Call Conundrum
In the rapidly evolving world, technology has revolutionized sports, particularly in cricket with the Decision Review System (DRS). It allows teams to challenge on-field umpire decisions using tools like Ball Tracking. The contentious “Umpire’s Call” rule has sparked debates, but its use in close calls is crucial to maintain fair play, prevent hasty dismissals, and… Read more
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Rohit Sharma’s words on pitch after the shortest test match ever
The second test match played between India and South Africa at Cape Town was the shortest test match in history of test cricket. It ended in just 107 overs, barely few more than a full ODI match. In the press conference following the match, Rohit Sharma blasted at ICC who rated the Ahmedabad pitch of… Read more
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